We have made Disney World our family vacation spot for six of the last seven years, with another trip planned for later this year. I have no doubt that some of our family members and friends are wondering, “Why Disney?” Because so many reasons exist for why we continually choose Disney World as our vacation…
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So You’re Thinking About Going to Disney World? What You Need to Know Before You Book!
Do you have the Disney bug? Perhaps you dream of taking a vacation to Walt Disney World, but the time and resources are lacking. Facing a similar situation less than a decade ago, our family received an unexpected refund check that suddenly turning our Disney dream into a reality. Since that first vacation, our family…
Mobile Magic App
By: Dena Burkett Every Disney fanatic knows how important time is and how important it is to keep a schedule when you only have a week to see as much as you can in Disney. Now you can do all those things much easier with Disney’s Mobile Magic App! You can have access to a…
To Buy or Not Buy: Tickets to Disney’s Water Parks
Nothing sounds better on a steamy, summer day than being doused by cool, refreshing water. Disney offers many such opportunities with two water parks on their property: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Since guests must pay for admittance to either of these parks, is a day at one of these aquatic sites worth the additional fee?…
Choosing a Character Meal at Disney World
In a recent post, I debated whether a character meal is worth the splurge and concluded that when taking a trip to the World, dining with famous Disney figures should be included on the agenda. Once the decision is made to reserve one of these meals, the question becomes, “What restaurant do I choose?” Our…
What if Disney had a museum?
So this topic came up at my last gathering of my Disney friends: what happens to all of the rides that were once at the Walt Disney World Resort after they are taken down? I mean, I understand the concept of construction/deconstruction but those rides are not just walls, wood, plaster and paint, there are…
The Best Snacks at Disney World (From the Perspective of a 12 Year-Old)
A busy, fun-filled day at Disney World arouses my hunger and makes me start searching for a snack. As part of the Disney Dining Plan, guests receive a free snack each day. We have been to Disney six times – five on the Dining Plan – and therefore have eaten a large variety of afternoon treats. …
The Mighty Mountains of Magic Kingdom
Most Walt Disney World guests of Magic Kingdom are drawn first to the three mighty mountains: Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain. Fun, fast, and fascinating, Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain stand in Frontierland, and Space Mountain is located in Tomorrowland. Thunder Mountain, an outdoor roller coaster, acts as an old mine train. As…
If you only had a Day in Disney
Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to afford a six, seven or eight day stay at Walt Disney World. Sometimes you lucky to be able to squeeze in a three to five day stay. But what if you only one day? How would you spend it? Last year we actually did that and…
Perks to Staying on Disney Property
When planning a Disney vacation, one of the first decisions that must be made is whether to stay at one of Disney’s various resorts or to choose accommodations elsewhere. For our family, the decision is easy. We always choose to sojourn on Disney property because of several perks offered to resort guests. Disney lures vacationers…
Disney in Your Living Room: Pt. 2
I have really learned to love having Netflix on our Wii at home. The possibilities are endless and while we have found some utterly ridiculous television shows and movies to watch, I was thrilled to find a little Walt Disney World to watch! “Disney Parks: Ultimate Walt Disney World” focuses on all of the thrills…
Disney in Your Living Room Pt. 1
I recently was shopping at Barnes and Noble and found a DVD of the History Channel’s “Modern Marvels: Walt Disney World”. Now, it was done in 2005 so it is a little outdated but really, if you are a WDW enthusiast, and in need of seeing a little bit of the “magic” between trips, it…